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Rosellen Kendall Obituary
Rosellen Kendall, 93, of New Palestine, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home. She was born September 25, 1930, in Shelby County, the daughter of Edward Gregory and Daisy Jane (Oliver) Wallace. On June 12, 1949, she married her husband of 74 years, Edward "Leon" Kendall, and he survives.
In addition to Leon, Rosellen is survived by her daughters, Judy Cook of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Deborah Cannon of New Palestine; grandchildren, Eric and wife, Sarah, Ryan, Tyler, Jennifer and John and wife, Hollie; and great-grandchildren, Douglas and Gavin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Nancy Newport; sons-in-law, Ronald Cook and Larry Cannon.
In 1948, she graduated from Mount Auburn High School. Rosellen was a former member of the Flat Rock Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school to the young people. After moving, Rosellen and Leon became members of the Indian Creek Christian Church. She formerly worked in sales for Waddell and Reed Financial.
Rosellen was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed sewing and made over 1500 quilts for hospice patients.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Noon, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at Noon, Saturday, at the funeral home, with Chaplain Mike Mercer officiating. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Rosellen's family at www.freeman familyfuneralhomes.com.
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